1732 BUSH RIVER RD.
COLUMBIA, SC 29210
United States
Friday, May 15
Practice: 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Orientation Meeting: 5:30 p.m. (Mandatory for all first-time participants)
Pro-Am: 7:00 p.m.
Saturday, May 16
Roll Call 30 minutes prior to all squads
TWO SQUADS WITH ONE ROUND OF QUALIFYING
A Squad (8 games; fresh): 9 a.m.
B Squad (8 games; fresh): 2:30 p.m.
Top 1/3 advance to Advancer Round
Sunday, May 17
Advancer Round (4 games; fresh): 9 a.m.
Cut to top 16
Round of 16 (3 games; burn): Immediately following Advancer Round
Round of 8 (2 games; burn): Immediately following Round of 16
Round of 4 (One Game; fresh): Immediately following Round of 8
Finals (One Game; fresh): Immediately following Round of 4
Host(s): Lane Shull - GM, Kristy Melton – Area Manager, Scott Hurley - DM
Field Capacity: 144 Bowlers
Eligibility:
Participant must be a USBC Member in good standing. Non-Members must meet the PBA minimum average requirements of 200 for 36 games in a USBC sanctioned league. PBA Members have priority over any Non Member up to 7 days before the event starts.
Entry Fee:
PBA Members: $245
Non-Members: $310
Entry Deadline:
Non-Member entries start at Midnight on Friday, April 15th.
Online entries for PBA Members and Non-Members close at midnight on Monday, May 18, 2026.
After the deadline, entries must be made directly with the Regional Director.
Payout Ratio:
1:3
PBA Regional Players Invitational Presented by USBC
This event is a PBA South Region event and will only count for points in the South Region. Only Full PBA Members will be able to qualify for the PBA Regional Players Invitational Presented by USBC. To qualify for the RPI, you must bowl in three events from November 14, 2025 thru November 13, 2026.
Lane Pattern:
TBD
2026 PBA Approved Equipment
The 2026 list of acceptable Urethane and Urethane-Like equipment made at 78.0HD+ is available on the schedule page under “quick links”.
PRIZE FUND (BASED ON ENTRIES):
1st Place is projected to pay $3,000
12th Place is projected to pay $600
Final cash spot is guaranteed to pay a minimum of $475
*All prize funds are projected off 70 entries*